Presidential administrations significantly influence the well-being of the LGBTQ+ community through their policies on civil rights, healthcare, and anti-discrimination protections, which can either advance or hinder equality and acceptance. Additionally, an administration's public stance on LGBTQ+ issues sets a national tone, impacting societal attitudes and the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.In this episode, we’re reviewing the Trump administration's stance on LGBTQ+ rights from 2017 to 2021, examining the impact of its actions on civil rights, healthcare access, and protections for the LGBTQ+ community.Related Episodes:Listen to Episode 03. Surviving Another PandemicListen to Episode 27. Matthew ShepardListen to Episode 112. Project 2025Additional Resources:GLAAD's Trump Accountability TrackerTrump in 1999: "I Am Very Pro-Choice"The Advocate Interview with Donald TrumpDonald Trump’s More Accepting Views on Gay Issues Set Him Apart in G.O.P."It’s Not My Thing": A History of Trump’s Shifting Relationship with the LGBT CommunityDonald Trump Congratulated Elton John on His Civil Partnership in 2005Donald Trump Says He’s Against Gay MarriageDoes Donald Trump Support Civil Unions or Not?Gay Conservatives Bring Trump and the Party to CPACDonald Trump Has Words for Transgender Miss Universe ContestantDonald Trump Comes Out Against North Carolina's HB2LGBT Groups Blast Trump for Voicing Support for HB2 in RaleighRead Donald Trump’s Speech on the Orlando ShootingTrump Has Appointed 216 New Federal Judges and it Could Be 230 By Election DayA Third of Trump's Court Nominees have Anti-LGBTQ History, Report FindsSupport the showGet Your Merch

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